Framework for environmental impact analysis—with special reference to India |
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Authors: | K Vizayakumar Pratap K J Mohapatra |
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Institution: | (1) Bapatla Engg. College, 522101 Bapatla, A.P., India;(2) Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Indian Institute of Technology, 721302 Kharagpur, India |
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Abstract: | This article reviews the present status of environmental impact analysis (EIA) with special reference to India. In India,
legislation already exists that makes EIA mandatory for every new project proposal. Critically analyzing the shortcomings
of the present EIA practices, this article proposes a new framework to conduct an EIA, emphasizing that it should be part
of the environmental management of the area or region. Among other things, we suggest the following important points: (1)
that a comprehensive database of the region be developed for use for conducting an EIA; (2) that emission standards for the
proposed industry be set and the existing standards for old industries be reviewed; (3) that a directory of experts be developed;
and (4) that the Department of Environment should take responsibility for conducting EIA studies by forming a study team and
an evaluation team for every EIA study with members drawn from the directory of experts. |
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Keywords: | Areawide study Directory of experts Study team Evaluation team |
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